Greek energy barges

The Pre-FEED/AIP contract signed at Posidonia 2022 by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Blue Sea Power (BSP) focuses on floating integrated energy solutions for Kos, Lesbos and Chios.

“This project, in partnership with Blue Sea Power, will provide affordable power with a rapid development schedule, helping to connect the electricity grids of the three islands and is a big step on the path towards alternative offshore energy,” said Anna Apostolopoulou, Global Floating Offshore Installations (FOI) Director, Lloyd’s Register.

Alternative energy

The three floating storage, regasification, and power generation barges (FSRP) will work as integrated floating power plants and are designed to provide continuous uninterrupted power. 

The Pre-FEED (Preliminary Front End Engineering and Design) contract is being delivered by Houlder, initially in the islands of Greece and then in other global locations.

As part of the project, LR will class and contribute to the regulatory and safety compliance towards the final operations license, involving both the Energy, Environment and Shipping authorities.

As part of the de-carbonisation direction to replace the HFO/diesel autonomous power plants and the latest EU taxonomy rules, the FSRP barges will be using LNG and eventually, Bio-LNG, in the barge storage tanks.

The FSRP barges will also have the flexibility to support H2 blending capability, marking an important milestone as offshore energy and maritime transition to more sustainable fuels.